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The Clinton Global Initiative yearly confabs during UN week are about "convening." Matching up generous donors and patrons with causes deemed worthy by the Clinton apparatus. It's a good theme, but in the past had some questionable participants. Let's hope for Harry's sake there is good...

Alondra mentioned the importance of education. I agree. There would be so many more opportunities for a minor royal who has the benefit of a university education and even an advanced degree. The British royals as a group never seemed as concerned with higher education as the other royal families.

Because of this visit and the fact that I read articles about the Sussexes, I have learned more about Colombia in the past week than I have in the last ... well, since I learned to read. If the aim of this visit was to promote awareness and interest in Colombia, they have succeeded wonderfully.

The second outfit, the dress with the reddish and white print seemed to be the same design as her gold strapless NY dress and a print dress worn in Nigeria. There must be a comfort and confidence level for her in the design. The slit in the front of the dress is a bit daring for someone who is...

The ensemble Meghan wore for the Jane Pauley interview wasn't a success. No doubt it was airy and comfortable, but the extremely unflattering trousers were a disaster. Meghan has obviously worked hard to achieve and maintain a trim figure, but you couldn't tell from the ill-fitting waistline and...

I watched the interview. It seems to be a very worthwhile initiative.

Me too. I get a bit hot under the collar.

Birmingham has the most broke destitute financial situation of any council in England.

Montgomery? I have family just a hopscotch away from you. Ulster, Schenectady, Columbia County, that's beautiful country. I know a little about Brum as I had a good friend who lived there. I don't know if any British members here would remember, but the late American actor Telly Savalas fell in...

Getting back to Invictus Birmingham. In about 18 months or so, these residents will only have their trash picked up twice a month. Here in NYC, my garbage gets picked up twice a week. The broke city council has ordered something like 100 new garbage trucks just for food scraps. This effort is at...

The 2027 Invictus games are scheduled to be held in a city with a bankrupt council. The local people, from what I have read, are concerned that their basic services will suffer so the city looks pretty for the Games.

Regarding Harry's Invictus honor -- Tonight my community welcomed a number of wounded warriors and their families with a full-on parade of fire trucks, antique fire trucks, vintage police vehicles, helicopters and a full turn-out of flag-waving residents. The veterans will be here through the...

The award should go to an unsung hero who physically assists or finances the wounded vets, not a disgruntled show pony.

It looks like she is using diamond floral elements as buttons on her clothing.

Princess Alexandra already has the orders of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. This would be her third. I'm wondering whether Princess Charlotte will get one even though she is a minor.

Selling perishable goods does not seem the way forward for a couple with no food industry experience, the chicken coop output notwithstanding. Wine isn't the answer either, considering their stated commitment to health and wellness. I think they would be good at gaming. Developing computer...

I also read that Adelaide Cottage was in fine condition, so they could move right in before the school term.

The Times has an article entitled "Prince Andrew, The King and 'The Siege of Royal Lodge'. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-andrew-the-king-and-the-siege-of-royal-lodge-s9t63k7mw It's about The King's efforts to oust Andrew from Royal Lodge. The oddest bit is that two anonymous...

She is 42 years old. That's a bit mature for these backless and strapless dresses on a trip that they hope has significant meaningful overtones. The flesh-baring dresses on Meghan were out of place, IMHO. I think that the Sussexes were a bit gullible in taking this trip. They were going to...

The long red dress with the spaghetti straps had some nice qualities. I read that it is from a Nigerian designer. The color is great on Meghan. She glows in red. The flouncy hemline was fun and festive. I just wish more attention was paid to way it fit her in the waist and hips area.

I may be way off here, but here goes. Nigeria's biggest trade partner is the UK. In the past few years, the volume of business with the UK has been on the decline. Still the biggest trade partner, but less volume. Could it be that Nigeria inviting H and M is a bit of aggro directed at the UK...

I do not like the peach-colored maxi dress for on her. The bare back seemed inappropriate and unflattering to her skin tone. On the other hand, that white pants suit was dynamite. Fitted, flattering and appropriate. A fabulous look on her. She really knocked it out of the park with that.

I think that the King is being very cautious for health reasons. Close exposure to someone who just got off a plane from another country could seriously jeopardize the King's health.

Regarding cooking shows... The trend nowadays seems to be quick rat-a-tat-tat heavily edited FB Reels or Instagram vids that show highlights and refer viewers to a website or comment where the recipe can be accessed. The longer full-blown cooking episodes that also feature floral arrangements...

I just read that both Sotheby's and Christie's are jointly evaluating the collection of jewels previously owned by Imelda Marcos. The collection is comprised of 700 lots (!) and is all fine jewels, a number with historical royal provenance. If this all comes to auction, it will surpass the...